Mario Damian-Rayas, 34, was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a vehicle at the Chevy Chase Apartments, 2504 Huntwick Drive in southeast Austin, on the evening of December 21, 2024. Officers arrived about 9:25 p.m.; he was pronounced deceased at 9:32 p.m. Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Specialists believe he was shot while inside the car by a suspect who fled the scene.

Austin Police have released an image of a person of interest described as a Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s, wearing a black, red, and white hat with a red rim, a gray Reebok sweatshirt, dark pants, and black and white Nike shoes. No arrests have been announced and the investigation is ongoing. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.

If anyone saw activity around the Chevy Chase Apartments that night or recognizes the person of interest, contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip to Capital Area Crime Stoppers.